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In Making It Without Losing It, bestselling author Jess Ekstrom delivers a refreshingly honest guide for ambitious humans who want to chase goals without setting their inner peace on fire. Through unfiltered storytelling, practical tools, and “yep, been there” moments, Jess helps readers enjoy work, stay motivated without meltdown, and build a life that feels as good as it looks. She flips the hustle culture script with two truths: success happens now, and motivation comes from within. Eleven mindset-shifting pillars help you rewire your brain, dodge burnout, and embrace the “Arrived Mindset”—knowing you’re already enough. Smart, funny, and practical, this book is a must-read for anyone craving success with joy.

As a highly successful senior corporate executive, Katherine Dudtschak built a life of material wealth, thrived in her career, and raised four children. Yet, her masculine name and appearance didn’t reflect her true self. Despite all she had accomplished, a fundamental piece of her identity remained unfulfilled. Everything changed the day she visited her daughter’s dorm and saw a gender inclusivity poster. In that moment, she knew she could no longer hide. At 50, she affirmed her gender, coming out to the corporate world in front of 80,000 colleagues. Her story challenges traditional leadership, proving that authenticity and success go hand in hand. She ignited change in the boardroom and beyond, inspiring a more inclusive and compassionate approach to leadership. Sincerely, Katherine is about resilience, self-acceptance, and the power of leading with authenticity.

The most decorated US soccer player in history, Landon Donovan is no stranger to the highs and lows of life. From a troubled childhood to a dazzling professional soccer career, he’s struggled to find serenity on and off the pitch. In his unfiltered autobiography, Landon: A Memoir, he reveals the story behind his rise to greatness - the hard, dark truths behind his triumphs, his battle with depression, and the healing power of therapy. Landon takes us through his celebrated career in the MLS, including playing alongside David Beckham, and his stunning World Cup successes. But even with all his achievements, mental health off the pitch was hard to find. Unflinchingly honest, his story is a must-read for soccer fans and anyone on their own mental health journey. Donovan shows us that becoming the person you want to be is always possible. His story isn't about a soccer legend, but a human being who has struggled with mental health, and the lessons he's learned along the way.

Collaborative divorce is an alternative approach that empowers couples to find their own solutions - on their terms, with professional support, and without the courtroom drama. The Emotionally Savvy Divorce offers a transformative way to handle the emotional turbulence of divorce - not by suppressing your feelings, but by leaning into them. Attorney and collaborative divorce expert Katherine Miller challenges the conventional advice to “keep your emotions in check.” With over 30 years of experience, Miller shows how your emotions can be powerful assets in securing a fair and respectful divorce and will teach you the tools to guide you through three critical areas of divorce: custody, asset division, and finances. Whether you’re considering divorce, in the middle of proceedings, or supporting someone who is, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking a smoother, more empowered transition through one of life’s most difficult challenges.

In her new book Alignment, Dr. Katie Keller Wood shows us that we have to stop striving for some impossible, made-up construct called “balance” and instead start focusing on maintaining a healthy alliance between our work and our non-work. There is overlap, she argues, between our work and our lives, and this connection is essential to our highest functioning. Ultimately, the best way to think of our lives is not as a balance scale but as a mosaic, with all our “tiles” (work, family, friendship, etc.) in some form of optimal, albeit continuously shifting, alignment. Using key Montessori education principles and frameworks, and drawing on two decades of experience teaching adolescents and adults, Dr. Wood shows us that it is possible to thrive in work and in our messy, complicated, and beautiful lives while still making a difference in the lives of others.

Passion-centered living is a life skill that should be available to everyone?and it is needed now, more than ever!Permission To Be You is a roadmap for living a life driven by purpose, passion, and unwavering self-belief. This book will resonate with anyone seeking to break free from stagnation and step into their most empowered self. Alaina Love, renowned leadership coach and founder of Purpose Linked Consulting, encourages us to think deeper, reach higher, and be braver in deciding who we want to become and what we are uniquely positioned to offer the world. Grounded in an approachable, story-centered narrative built around relatable life events and challenges, this book shows us that using our purpose and passions to guide us through life?s most challenging and meaningful passages can lead us to the answers and outcomes that work best for us. Readers are supported in examining their own core Passion Archetypes and delving into how their passions drive their behaviors during important life events, from finding a romantic match to overcoming the death of a loved one.

In The Savvy Working Mom, Whitnee Hawthorne shatters the myth of work-life balance. From mastering the art of saying no to embracing values-based delegation, the book offers practical strategies and relatable anecdotes to empower women. Hawthorne teaches readers to detach their self-worth from societal pressure dictating that they must achieve everything all at once, independent of assistance.Hawthorne, a working mother and entrepreneur, blends personal experiences and professional insights to offer action-oriented guidance for all working mothers. Packed with dedicated activities, exercises, and examples, The Savvy Working Mom provides career-oriented mothers a roadmap for navigating the complexities of modern motherhood and redefining success on their own terms.The Savvy Working Mom is the key to prioritization, strategic decision-making, delegation, and reclaiming joy for all working mamas seeking fulfillment amidst the chaos of their personal and professional lives.

Your next step on the journey of reconciliation starts here.What can you do to be a better ally for your Indigenous colleagues, community members, and friends? By actively listening to the history and current lived experiences of Indigenous peoples, you can take steps to address the inequities they continue to face. Author Rose LeMay notes that if you continually educate yourself, you will see many opportunities to be an ally.This insightful book suggests how to enter the field of reconciliation in a good way, in your community and your workplace. You will learn:-more about the true history shared by Indigenous peoples and colonial governments-why reconciliation is mostly the responsibility of non-Indigenous people-approaches to intervene when you see racism happening-better ways to respond to emotions that come up when doing the work of an ally-how to be an active team player for equity and inclusionLeMay describes key principles to promote reconciliation, deepen your practice of allyship, and contribute to meaningful change.

It?s time to make stress your ally, not your enemy.Stress is inherent to the human condition. When not properly understood, stress can wreak havoc on our mental and physical health, relationships, and lives. But it doesn?t have to be that way. In Stress Wisely, award-winning psychology scholar and resiliency expert Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe explains how we can be strategic in stressful times by challenging everything we?ve been told about stress?and wielding its power in our favour.With her signature honesty, humour, and relateability, Dr. Robyne draws on her vast research and real-world experiences in wellness, stress, and resiliency to help you navigate the chaos in the wisest way possible. Through smart strategies and awareness-raising exercises grounded in science and the Eight Realms of Wellness?physical, emotional, intellectual, social, environmental, occupational, financial, and spiritual?Dr. Robyne teaches you how to make stress your ally in every stage of your life.

NAUTILUS BOOK AWARD WINNER - SILVERA tender, powerful, and achievable path to the everyday resiliency we all need to navigate the uncertainty in our lives.An inspiring new voice in resiliency, Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe believes that our modern conception of resiliency as “fighting” or being “tougher” is misguided. Learning happens when we are able to trust and feel safe; fear and shame are barriers, not facilitators, for authentic growth, acceptance, and change. In Calm Within the Storm, Dr. Robyne maps out a kinder approach to taking on the challenges of life and developing authentic self-alignment and balance.By focusing on research-informed, sustainable, and achievable personal development practices, Dr. Robyne presents a new, attainable model for everyday resiliency—one that everyone can use to feel more grounded and capable. She identifies the obstacles that derail us and keep us stuck, and shows us how to enact our resiliency through stories, research, and practical strategies.